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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 631.06 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 631.06 and 300.01 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 631.06 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/631.06 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 631.06 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 189,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,324.31/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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